CHARLOTTE Stitched Christian McCaffrey Jersey , N.C. (AP) — elebrated when his older brother Stanley McGlover was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round.Thirteen years later, McGlover returned the favor when the Panthers selected Burns, a defensive end from Florida State, with the 16th overall pick in the NFL draft.“Pretty cool, right?” Burns said Thursday night.Burns said McGlover could barely breathe when the announcement was made, joking that “he’s probably more excited than me. He’s going through it right now. He loves it.”The Panthers drafted Burns to bolster a pass rush that finished 27th in the league in sacks last season. They hope he can become a long-term replacement for likely future Hall of Famer Julius Peppers, whom Burns met as a young boy when he attended a Panthers game to watch his brother play.Burns said it’s crazy to think he’s now viewed as Peppers’ replacement in Carolina.“I am glad to fill those shoes,” Burns said.The Panthers knew they needed to upgrade at defensive end after losing Charles Johnson and Peppers — the franchise’s top two pass rushers ever — to retirement the last two offseasons.Burns said he had a hunch the Panthers would draft him after Peppers announced his retirement in February.“As soon as he retired I put it together and was like, man Youth Marquis Haynes Jersey , this is going to be crazy if they take me,” Burns said.The first thing that stood out to Panthers coach Ron Rivera when he watched Burns on tape is how quickly he gets off the line of scrimmage.In Rivera’s eyes, he does that faster than everyone else in the draft.Rivera compared him to current Panthers defensive Mario Addison, another speed rusher who has 39 ½ sacks over the past three seasons for Carolina.“He’s very similar (to Addison) as he has that elite get off and those long arms,” Rivera said. “He will be a great complement to the group of guys we have in that defensive line room.”Added general manager Marty Hurney: “The combination of his speed, his change of direction and his ability to stop on a dime and redirect. And then his length. He uses his (arm) length to set the edge on the run.”Burns planned to celebrate by attending a midnight screening of the movie “Avengers: Endgame.”But he’s eager to get to work as soon as possible.“I’m hungry for knowledge and I want to learn,” Burns said. “I want to be coached.”Rivera wouldn’t say if he expects Burns to start right away, instead saying he expects he will fit into the rotation.The 6-foot-5, 249-pound Burns had 15 1/2 tackles for loss and 10 sacks to go along with 52 tackles last season as an every down player. Burns also broke up three passes and forced three fumbles and earned first team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors.He burst on the scene in 2017 when he had two sacks and 4 ½ tackles against Clemson. He finished with career with 124 tackles and 24 sacks for the Seminoles.Burns was the fifth defensive end taken in the first 16 picks of the draft.Rivera said if there is one thing Burns needs to learn its defeating the blocker at the point of attack before trying to find the ball.“Focus in on the guy who is attacking you, finish him off and then go make the play Stitched Marquis Haynes Jersey ,” Rivera said. “He wants to get to the ball so quickly.”The Panthers are looking to rebound from a disappointing season in which they lost seven of their last eight games to fall out of playoff contention and finish 7-9.Carolina has three picks on Friday night — one in the second round (No. 47 overall) and two in the third (No. 77 and No. 100). Among their most pressing needs is to find an offensive tackle. Your adorable feline may be great for companionship, but they are terrible for wound care."As sports fans we’ve all heard the expression that losing players are left “licking their wounds” after tough defeats. As a public service to our readers, it’s probably okay for you to lick your own wounds (though that’s gross), but please never allow your cat to lick your open sores. Using your feline as your primary wound care specialist can lead to a terrible condition called cat scratch disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection spread by cats. The disease spreads when an infected cat licks a person’s open wound, or bites or scratches a person hard enough to break the surface of the skin.” The CDC says symptoms of cat scratch disease include swelling, pus, and pain around the wound. As the disease progresses, the lymph nodes near the infected area can become swollen, tender Youth Ian Thomas Jersey , or painful. According to the CDC’s image depicting what cat scratch disease looks like, those afflicted by this malady may have hands that appear to have been unplugged from the Matrix and a second bicep muscle in their armpit:Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe CDC further states that cat scratch disease can result in headaches and exhaustion, but my personal experience has taught me that having an unfulfilling full-time job can lead to the same symptoms. My unprofessional advice to cat lovers who are tired and irritable is to first make sure you don’t have CSD, then find yourself a more enjoyable occupation. At the time of this publication it was still unknown if exposure to Sir Purr can lead to CSD. Panthers fans are encouraged to consult with their primary care physician, a veterinarian, and a Magic 8-Ball before having contact with the Panthers mascot. The next time your kitten takes a taste of one of your flesh wounds or draws your blood with one of his razor-sharp claws, remember it is no laughing matter. There is nothing funny about cat scratch disease (well, except for the bicep in the armpit, that is.)